Chatham County, Georgia premises owner liability

Chatham County, Georgia premises owner liability
Trespasser

A trespasser is a person who goes upon the premises of another in the absence of an express or implied invitation, for his or her own benefit, and not in the performance of any duty to the owner. It is generally not required for the premises owner to establish that the trespasser had unlawful intent in making such an entry.

If premises owners are not aware of the trespasser’s presence, they often have no duty to warn a trespasser of the dangers or to make their premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. If a premises owner is aware of the trespasser’s presence, the premises owner may be expected to exercise ordinary care in relation to a trespasser’s safety.

Public Roads and Sidewalks
Premises owners are generally responsible for clearing public sidewalks in front of their premises, and to take care of their premises so as not to pose a risk to the public who are passing by on the public street or sidewalk.

Non-Delegability of Duties
The obligations of a premises owner are typically non-delegable. When the defendant remains in possession, the defendant cannot escape responsibility simply since he contracted with a company to provide maintenance. For example, a business remains liable for the condition of its parking lot, even tough it has contracted with a landscaping company to maintain the parking lot and to clear snow and ice. A landlord remains liable for the condition of the housing it owns, even though it has hired a management company to handle all service and maintenance connected with the housing.

If you have a premises liability claim against some in Chatham County, Georgia contact a premises liability lawfirm.

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